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CVE-2025-40547

A logic error vulnerability exists in Serv-U which when abused could give a malicious actor with access to admin privileges the ability to execute code. This issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows deployments, the risk is scored as a medium because services frequently run under less-privileged service accounts by default.

Severity
Critical 9.1
Published
18 Nov 2025
Last changed
18 Oct 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
15.5.3
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SolarWinds Serv-UServers and applications · cpe:a:solarwinds:serv-u
  • Every version before 15.5.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40547
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-40547